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Having problems with your Canon Digital Cameras ?

I have a Canon Power Shot s400 and am having a problem formatting the CF card. I have three different CF cards that I have been using for some time and have formatted them before but they are now not staying formatted long enough to take any pictures. I have a new fully charged battery in the camera and the camera does not want to come on at times. Can you help me??

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You most likely have damage in the card socket. you might be able to look into the card slot anf see if any of the contacts are bent, but most likely the socket will need to be replaced.

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